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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1921
Page
7
A mixed, fragmented column piece covers literary humor and political quips. It references fictional gods, World War era theater, and statements about public figures including bankers, asides on inaugural balls and balloonists. The tone blends satire with literary fragment.
Black Hawk county teams brace for eight games this weekend led by Waterloo West vs Nashua at the YMCA. East High hosts Independence tonight and Cedar Falls hosts Osage with Cedar Falls eyeing a strong home stand. State Teachers opens with Parsons at Fairfield and Iowa Wesleyan at Mt Pleasant as the season unfolds.
The American Legion five coached by Lyle McDonald plans an invasion next week to Osage for a decisive game. Osage has seven straight wins this year and strong opposition from Brooklyn’s National five, with Waterloo learning the Osage outfit may be formidable. Former Waterloo athletes on Des Moines College add local interest ahead of the January 28 contest.
Des Moines report on the Iowa Fish and Game Association annual meeting where delegates advocate banning commercial trot lines and consider abolishing the seine. Discussion covers sein use under permits, game laws, rabbit season dates, and wardens’ salaries, with officers re elected.
London January 14 Edward Ray the American golfer who toured with Harry Vardon says British amateurs must train harder and adopt American methods. He argues that if English players do not intensify practice and proper training they will not perform at Hoylake and cannot claim they were warned.
Jimmy Wilde, the Welsh bantamweight, was knocked out by Pete Herman in the 17th round at Albert Hall. Despite the loss, Wilde is hailed as the world champion for his superhuman effort and overweight weight handicap. Herman plans to sail to America, and Battling Levinsky could not meet Bomby Wells due to an injured hand.
Ithaca Jan 14 The unusual case of AW i Snedeker a senior from Staten Island with an artificial right leg has been named a member of the Cornell University wrestling team in the 150 pound class Despite the handicap he is described as a skilled wrestler Cornell has notified its season opponents of his appointment to the squad.
Des Moines reports two major wrestling bouts set for tonight featuring Paul Prehn vs Tom Ray of Omaha in Oskaloosa and Heinie Enel vs Isck Reynolds in Cedar Rapids. Ray seeks revenge after earlier refusals. promoters push through despite weather.
Jack Kearns says the Dempsey Willard heavyweight title bout set for March 17 in New York could be canceled after a New York boxing commission ruling caps admission at 15. The limit could yield at most 150000 in Madison Square Garden, deemed insufficient for the fight. Kilbane to fight the Chaney Beecher boat hero winner next Monday in New York.
Benny Leonard and Richie Mitchell meet in Madison Square Garden for a 15 round title bout titled Devastated France with a $60,000 purse. Anne Tracy Morgan, daughter of J Pierpont Morgan, promotes and plans to raise funds for French war relief. Leonard is favored but weighed down by illness and weight limits. Charley White may attend ringside seeking a future challenge.
Cornell University travelers report strong interest in an annual England to Ithaca athletic exchange after competing against the Oxford Cambridge combined team in Roehampton. The seven runners praised sportsmanship and suggested a full track and field or crew visit if faculty approval allows, with Cambridge and Oxford officials pledging future international contests.
George McBride, former shortstop and captain, is appointed manager of the Washington American League club. Clark Griffith becomes club president and will focus on executive duties and scouting.
The New York World reports a bold board of stewards plan inviting world college crews to a June international regatta at Poughkeepsie. Cambridge may join Cornell and University of Toronto, with potential entrants from Oxford, Australia, and Central Europe, signaling a new era of global athletic competition.
New York and Massachusetts reject Article Three of the boxing league contract, insisting on independence. NY officials argue the rules would subjugate state autonomy, while the International Sporting Club claims standard rules and penalties apply across affiliated states.
Chicago Jan 14 President Frank Navin of the Detroit American League club announces the purchase of pitcher Sutherland from the Portland club.
Graves athletic director of Simpson College in Indianola denies reports Des Moines College was on Simpson’s schedule. He says Simpson has not placed them on the schedule and will not have athletic relations while conditions at Des Moines remain, notably regarding freshmen playing.
Hopkinton Iowa reports Lenox College basketball team slated for a three game road trip next week against State Teachers College Buena Vista College and Wartburg College. The Teachers game marks Lenox first Hawkeye conference test as fans hope for a strong showing after a string of defeats.
Lenox aims to beat WartburgJege at home Friday as Wartburg enters the game with a strong season while Coach McClure believes Lenox can spring an upset. The prediction notes Lenox has shown potential over the last two years.
Rock Island reports Charlie Bogers, Detroit welterweight, defeated Al Doty of Canton by technical knockout in the te round. Chicago notes Tedmsent leads six day bicycle race standings as Sunday night events unfold near completion. Tug Calfor crew missing. United States government vessel with seven aboard believed lost off the Texas coast near Sabine Pass.
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